There’s one medical marijuana retail store in town and people at the annual Town Meeting on Monday indicated that for now they don’t want anymore.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Former Augusta city manager’s job interview took place night of historic storm
William Bridgeo flew into Maine to interview for the open Augusta city manager’s job on, of all nights, the night of the Ice Storm of 1998, meeting with city officials as the weather took a nasty turn.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine issues last half of nearly $120 million in relief funding to municipalities
The pandemic relief money, provided through the American Rescue Plan Act, was distributed proportionally based on population.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan board takes symbolic censure vote against selectman over town ethics violations
The Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday to censure board member Harold Bigelow after an investigation last month found that he harassed and made inappropriate comments to town employees.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Conduct of Skowhegan selectman violated town policies, report finds
A town investigation determined Selectman Harold Bigelow in his interactions with municipal employees and others violated a code of ethics all elected and appointed officials must agree to follow.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Dresden hires town administrator after not renewing contract of former municipal leader
Daniel Swain began this week in the top job at the Town Office, a position formerly held by Michael Faass, who started a little more than a year ago.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Housing fix would erode Maine tradition of local control
The Legislature should be making it easier for towns and cities to build affordable housing, not forcing projects on them.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Charter official: Editorial mischaracterizes our work to close Maine digital divide
We can connect Leeds homes still unserved by broadband at a fraction of the cost of a government-owned network.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Local zoning drives high housing costs around Maine
Municipal officials don’t have to answer to the people who can’t afford to live in their community.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Are public meetings getting stale? How one city is opening them up
By replacing public comment periods with small-group dialogue sessions, Portsmouth, N.H., city councilors are promoting more engagement.